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A 3 Step Conversation Starter for Dynamic Teams

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75% of cross-functional teams are dysfunctional. Tabrizi) (Any team that has members from different departments is cross-functional. If marketing and production are present, for example, your team is cross-functional.) 7 challenges of… Continue reading →

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Solving the Pathetic Meeting Problem

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Cancel them and do something productive. Courage Culture Decisions Fear Leadership quotes Leading Meetings and agendas Teams Trust agreement Effective leadership meetings Leadership Development Meetings organizational success' The spirit of agreement permeates pointless leadership meetings. Mediocre meetings reflect […].

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15 Ways to Fight Fair

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Friction between individuals based on personalities, backstabbing, and gossip stifles organizations, hinders productivity, and creates negative work environments. On the other hand, teams that can’t fight fair are mediocre. Image source “Most organizations have far too little conflict,” Pat Lencioni at the 2011 World Business Forum.

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Life Always Requires Intervention

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Products, people, and organizations follow predictable life/death cycles. It’s an exciting time where teams dare to think new thoughts and embrace new challenges. Life always requires attentive intervention. Death arrives on its own. Do nothing you die. Do something you may live. The [.].